Orientation

Each career program at CAJ has specific requirements.

To register for the program of your choice:
• Attend an orientation – REGISTER HERE!!
• Connect with teachers for program details during office hours or by email
• Pass the assessment test with programs’ required scores
• Visit the Financial Aid office and start your FAFSA, if desired, well in advance of the program start date (appointments are available).
• Meet with Job Center staff for scholarship eligibility and processing, if desired, well in advance of the program start date.
• Complete a registration form and pay fees. Cash, credit and debit, cashier’s check, and money orders are all accepted forms of payment. We do not accept American Express cards or personal checks.

JOIN US FOR ORIENTATION!
When:  In Person Orientation Every Wednesday (Except holidays and break periods). Orientation starts 8:30 AM – Doors close at 8:45 AM 
Where: 5451 Lemon Hill Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824 
Who: Anyone interested. Must be 18 years or older to enroll in Adult Education Programs.

What: Academic and Career Training Program Overviews AND you will take a reading and math assessment test for placement

Register Here: For more information, call the CAJ Office 916-395-5800 or email us at adulteducation@scusd.edu

This is the first step to your new career! Learn about the exciting career training programs available. Students may begin classes throughout the year on a scheduled basis as space is available. All academic classes and career training programs require excellent attendance. Student must show ID. Orientation and assessment are required before enrollment. CAJ reserves the right to cancel program start dates due to low enrollment.

A variety of vocational programs are available to learn job skills for employment opportunities. Students may begin classes throughout the year on a scheduled basis as space is available. Interested persons should thoroughly study this website to learn about their program of interest.  The Charles Jones Career and Education Center reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. Additional supplies or equipment are not included in the material fees. Material fees and book prices are subject to change.

The Charles Jones Career and Education Center offers vocational training programs approved by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs for Veteran’s Education Benefits. Financial Aid (Pell Grant) is available for those students who meet Federal guidelines. The Charles Jones Career and Education Center partners with a number of social service agencies, including the Department of Human Assistance, Sacramento Employment & Training Agency, Veteran’s Administration, Employment Development Department, One-Stop Career Center, Job Corps, Asian Resources, Bach Viet, California Indian Manpower Consortium, the National Guard, and many others.